Course Syllabus Interpersonal Communication SPCH 1318 Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) Fall 2011: Speech 1318 CRN: 60788 Instructor contact information (phone number and email address) Dustin McDunn Dustin.mcdunn@hccs.edu Office Location and Hours Felix Morales 124 Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 10 am-1 pm Course Location/Times Southeast: Felix Morales Monday/Wednesday: 1-2:30 pm Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab) If applicable Credit Hours 3.00 Lecture Hours 3.00 Laboratory Hours NA Total Course Contact Hours 48 Course Length (number of weeks) 16 Type of Instruction Lecture Course Description: Theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal re Designed to develop proficiency in public speaking situations; emphasis on content, organiza delivery of speeches for various occasions. Open to all students. Required for speech majors Curriculum Course. Course Prerequisite(s) PREREQUISITE(S): Must be placed in college-level reading (or take GUST 0342 as a co-requisite) and be placed level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite). Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes 1. Identify various types of relationships, and determine when relationships are healthy or dys 2. Resolve when and how to abort relationships when such is essential. 3. Examine his or her relationships without bias in an effort to promote better relations with ot as to determine the appropriate manner in which to resolve conflict. 4. Explicate the meaning of interpersonal communication in its dyadic nature. 5. Comprehend theories of interpersonal communication, and apply them to decision-making and professional situations. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 1. Explain the major theories of interpersonal communication, 2. Define the process of communication and define basic terms associated with the process. 3. Coordinate various events with self-confidence and a display of commitment. Learning Objectives 1. Provide a theoretical framework to enhance students' knowledge about interpersonal comm and how it differs from intrapersonal communication. 2. To foster a clearer understanding about the components of communication and its unique p 3. To use lectures, role-play exercises, discussions, and assignments to teach students abou communication. 4. To develop students' listening skills, and verbal, aural, and nonverbal communication skills 5. To help students identify different types of relationships, as well as to recognize when relat healthy or dysfunctional, and how to dissolve them correctly. 6. To present realistic situations in developing students skills to think critically and objectively. 7. To help students learn more about themselves in an effort to increase their self-confidence their relations with others. Program/Discipline Requirements 1. Identify and explain the components of the communication process and the role they play i interactions. 2. Deliver informative and persuasive oral presentations that are consistent with and appropri audience and purpose. 3. Identify, evaluate, and utilize evidence to support claims used in presentations and argume 4. Discuss the major types of interpersonal relationships, and how conflict and power issues c handled effectively with communication. 5. Effectively communicate and interact with others in interpersonal, personal and professiona 6. Demonstrate through performance and analysis the importance of both verbal and nonverb communication. 7. Work as a productive team member as either a leader or follower. HCC Grading Scale A = 100- 90 4 points per semester hour B = 89 - 80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79 - 70: 2 points per semester hour D = 69 - 60: 1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour W(Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To comput average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale. Instructor Grading Criteria Speeches, assignments and projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Adherence to all specific assignment guidelines/content requirements. Adherence to deadlines. Level of technical difficulty attempted and achieved. More sophisticated work ma higher scores. Creativity and Originality: Solving the assignments in an imaginative and unique w to a higher score. Honesty: Submit your own work. Late Work Late written assignments will lose 10 points for each day that they are late. Late speec verifiable medical/HCC service excuse will lose 10 points for each day that they are late. Missed Tests You must notify the instructor within 24 hours and must provide verifiable medical/HCC se You may not make up a missed test without a verifiable, official, excused absence. Instructor’s Final Grading Legend: The final grade will consist of the following: Analysis Papers (100 points each): Exercises (20 points each): 3 Exams (100 points each): 200 points 200 300 points Total points available: 700 points Calendar HCC Calendar: Per specific Semester Saturday, August 27 Classes Begin Tuesday, August 30 Last day for drop/add Monday, September 5 – Labor Day Holidays and Breaks Thur. Nov. 24- Sun. Nov. 27 - Thanksgiv Thursday, November 3 @ 4:30 pm Last day to drop classes with a grade of W Sunday, December 11 Instruction ends Monday, December 12 @ 1pm Final examination Course Calendar: Date Week 1: Aug. 29 & 31 Lectures / Topics / Assignments / Projects / Q Exams Introduction, why study interpersonal communicatio Chapter 1: lecture, discussion, exercise Week 2: Sept. 5 & 7 Week 3: Sept. 12 & 14 Week 4: Sept. 19 & 21 Week 5: Sept. 26 & 28 Week 6: Oct. 3 & 5 Week 7: Oct. 10 & 12 Week 8: Oct. 17 &19 Week 9: Oct. 24 & 26 Week 10: Oct. 31 & Nov. 2 Week 11: Nov. 7 & 9 Week 12: Nov. 14 & 16 Week 13: Nov. 21 & 23 Week 14: Nov. 28 & 30 Week 15: Dec. 5 & 7 Week 16: Dec. 12 @ 1pm No class Sept. 5: Labor Day Chapter 2: lecture, discussion, exercise Chapter 3: lecture, discussion, exercise Analysis paper on perception due: informal pres Chapter 4: lecture, discussion, exercise Review Exam #1 (chapters 1-4) Chapter 5: lecture, discussion, exercise Chapter 6: lecture, discussion, exercise Chapter 7: lecture, discussion, exercise Chapter 8: lecture, discussion, exercise Exam #2 (chapters 5-8) Chapter 9: lecture, discussion, exercise Chapter 10: lecture, discussion, exercise Chapter 11: lecture, discussion, exercise Analysis paper on relationships: informal prese Review Makeup Final Exam (chapters 9-11) Please remember that this syllabus is subject to change. All changes will be documented by the instructor. Instructional Materials DeVito, J.A. (2011). Interpersonal messages: Communication and relationship skills (2nd ed.) Wesley. HCC Policy Statement: HCC Policy Statement: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) According to federal and college guidelines, any student with special needs bears responsibil faculty accordingly. Official notification from Disabled Student Services must be received to p special consideration and accommodations. Any student with a documented disability (e.g., p learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Fa authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services. Contact Jette Lott at (713) 718-7218 for additional information. 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